Tag Archives | Handmade

Before taking time off for Christmas, I had one final custom commission. The order was for a bracelet in my “Leaf a Message” Collection. The mold I used was one of the last remaining leaves from the butterfly bush in my backyard – buddleia, for those of you who know your plants! Lucky thing I […]

I spent many days designing my Perky’s Paw charm. I should have kept better track, but I’d say I made 40-50 models – possibly more! At first I was making them out of silver clay, which was getting kind of pricey. Then, Judi Weers, a kind soul from a metal clay group* I belong to, […]

Well, in my last post you saw a dramatic, chunky, labradorite necklace. Today we have a different take on labradorite, with small faceted labradorite stones, faceted onyx accented with a fine silver floral charm and clasp. I love the delicate scrolling on the clasp – nice detail you don’t see everyday. I am happy to […]

Last June, I submitted an application and envelope full of jewelry photos to the 2009 Long Island Women’s Expo. This is a very difficult show to get into and I have to admit, last year my application was rejected. I know, very sad, right? However, this past August I was thrilled to get a “fat […]

My eyeballs are about ready to fall out. I have been working on a very special piece of jewelry for three days now, trying to get it just right. Here you see my set-up for making a polymer clay stamp that will be used to imprint metal clay. The purple polymer clay, a clear roller […]

Ok, I admit it – I have kindergartner tendencies. You know how kindergartners are always so thrilled to learn something new, they just have to share with everyone. Well, this past week, I took a class in silver clay. Let’s just pretend this blog is a big refrigerator so I can hang up my new […]

I started the design of this special piece here. Today I finished another step in the design as you can see: Or I should say Perky finished another step! Yep, this is my dear sweet Perky’s paw. Not to worry, no puppies were harmed in the making of this print! I had originally used a […]

The Christopher Gallery, in historic Stony Brook Village, has been selling beautiful artisan work for over 30 years. They represent artists who work in various media – paint, glass, fiber, jewelry and other arts. Last week, I had an appointment to show my jewelry, in hopes of placing some pieces in this wonderful little art […]

The Operations section is a description of how the product will be manufactured and sold. This should include a discussion of the company facilities, suppliers and product sales. I currently own a studio large enough to accommodate my new business. I currently have the equipment to make beaded and wire-wrapped jewelry, as well as some […]

Just had to share these new beauties! These art glass beads were made by the very talented artisan, Kim Neely. They are hollow, but substantial, with a beautiful apricot/caramel color. The sparkle is beyond belief! Just wait until you see what I conjure up with these. If you appreciate these little gems, and would like […]